Recovered Podcast

Chapeters

02:27 Topic

51:49 This Week in Recovery

57:00 Phone Calls

Summary In this episode, we explore the complex emotion of shame, its impact on recovery, and how the 12 steps, community support, and spiritual practices can help overcome it. Our guests share personal stories and practical insights to help newcomers and experienced members alike navigate shame and build resilience. Keywords shame, recovery, 12 steps, community support, sobriety, emotional health, spiritual growth Key topics

• The difference between shame and guilt
• How shame leads to isolation
• The role of honesty and humility in recovery
• The importance of community support and sponsorship
• Spiritual practices like prayer and forgiveness

Sound Bites

• "Shame can be a significant barrier to healing."
• "The bravest thing I ever did was to ask for help."
• "Sharing our shame with others helps us heal."

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

Sustaining Partners

Nicole.

Episode Sponsors

Tina, Helen, Dana.

This episode is for YOU.

Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links):

• The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
• Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L.
• Powerless But Not Helpless - Co-Host Buddy C.
• 10 Years Sober - Listener Hannah B.
• When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold S. Kushner

Contact

• [email protected]
• Recovered Podcast Website

More Chapters 00:00 Understanding Shame: A Barrier to Healing 03:01 The Transformative Power of the 12 Steps 11:01 The Isolation of Shame 18:12 Community Support in Overcoming Shame 27:38 Differentiating Guilt and Shame 32:22 Building Self-Confidence Through Honesty and Humility 35:28 The Role of Sponsorship in Recovery 38:06 Understanding Shame Through the Steps 42:36 The Power of Prayer in Overcoming Shame 45:43 Encouragement for Newcomers 47:34 Celebrating Milestones in Recovery 53:00 Listener Reflections on Shame and Recovery

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

Chapeters

02:27 Topic

51:49 This Week in Recovery

57:00 Phone Calls

Keywords resilience, recovery, 12-step program, community support, personal growth, emotional health, sobriety, service work, spirituality, overcoming fear Summary In this episode of the Recovered Podcast, the hosts delve into the theme of resilience within the context of recovery. They discuss the importance of community support, personal experiences, and the tools that help individuals navigate life's challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of service work, spirituality, and the role of sponsorship in building resilience. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys and the ways they cope with fear, grief, and setbacks, ultimately emphasizing that recovery is a continuous process of growth and connection. Takeaways

• Resilience is a transformative ongoing journey of self-discovery.
• Community support is vital for overcoming isolation in recovery.
• Personal experiences shape our understanding of resilience.
• Facing life's challenges requires consistent application of recovery principles.
• Service work fosters personal growth and resilience.
• Spirituality plays a crucial role in navigating grief and loss.
• Journaling can be a powerful tool for processing emotions.
• Sponsorship provides essential support in recovery.
• Fear can be managed by focusing on the present moment.
• Every setback can lead to spiritual growth and deeper connections.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

Sustaining Partners

Nicole.

Episode Sponsors

Tina, Helen, Dana.

This episode is for YOU.

Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links):

• The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
• Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L.
• Powerless But Not Helpless - Co-Host Buddy C.
• 10 Years Sober - Listener Hannah B.
• When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold S. Kushner

Contact

• [email protected]
• Recovered Podcast Website

Titles

• Building Resilience in Recovery
• The Power of Community Support

Sound Bites

• "Don't drink no matter what."
• "Do the next right thing."
• "God is still in control."

More Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resilience in Recovery 02:57 The Role of Community and Support 06:00 Personal Experiences with Resilience 09:10 Facing Life's Challenges 12:02 Tools for Early Recovery 15:03 Pushing Through Resistance 17:55 Defining Resilience 20:57 Daily Stressors and Recovery Tools 23:51 Building Connections in Recovery 27:10 Overcoming Fear and Anxiety 30:03 Applying Recovery Principles in Daily Life 32:55 The Importance of Service Work 35:46 Spiritual Growth Through Setbacks 39:08 The Impact of Grief on Resilience 42:07 Honoring Loved Ones Through Recovery 45:06 Sponsorship and Support 48:12 Journaling and Reflection 50:46 Advice for Newcomers 54:01 Listener Engagement and Community

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

Chapeters

01:59 Topic

47:36 This Week in Recovery

54:00 Phone Calls

Keywords Step 12, recovery, spiritual awakening, service, honesty, principles, helping others, sobriety, 12-step program, personal experiences Summary In this episode of the Recovered Podcast, the hosts delve into Step 12 of the 12-step recovery program, emphasizing the importance of spiritual awakening and the necessity of carrying the message to others. They discuss personal experiences with recovery, the gradual nature of spiritual change, and the significance of service in maintaining sobriety. The conversation highlights the challenges of living the principles of recovery in everyday life and the tools that help navigate these challenges. The hosts share insights on honesty, self-reflection, and the impact of helping others, ultimately reinforcing the idea that recovery is a continuous journey rather than a destination. Takeaways

• Step 12 emphasizes the importance of carrying the message to others.
• Spiritual awakening is often a gradual process, not a sudden event.
• Service to others is a key component of maintaining sobriety.
• Practicing principles in all affairs is essential for a fulfilling recovery.
• Honesty and self-reflection are crucial in the recovery journey.
• Helping others can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
• The program encourages a lifestyle change rather than a temporary fix.
• Navigating challenges in recovery requires support and community.
• The obsession to drink can be removed through consistent practice of the steps.
• Recovery is about building a meaningful life beyond addiction.

We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways:

• Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
• Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate.
• Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time.

Sustaining Partners

Nicole.

Episode Sponsors

Tina, Helen, Dana.

This episode is for YOU.

Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links):

• The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
• Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L.
• Powerless But Not Helpless - Co-Host Buddy C.
• 10 Years Sober - Listener Hannah B.
• When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold S. Kushner

Contact

• [email protected]
• Recovered Podcast Website

Titles

• The Journey of Step 12: A Spiritual Awakening
• Carrying the Message: The Heart of Recovery

Sound Bites

• "The obsession to drink has been removed."
• "You don't have to be that way forever."
• "It's a boomerang aspect to the program."

More Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Step 12 02:58 The Importance of Spiritual Awakening 06:01 Carrying the Message: Personal Experiences 09:02 The Role of Service in Recovery 12:01 Practicing Principles in Everyday Life 14:49 Navigating Challenges in Recovery 17:58 The Gradual Nature of Spiritual Awakening 21:04 Honesty and Self-Reflection 24:05 The Impact of Helping Others 26:54 The Struggles of Living the Principles 29:57 Finding a Sponsor and Building Connections 33:02 The Essence of Step 12 36:04 Tools for Navigating Life After Sobriety 39:11 The Boomerang Effect of Recovery 42:05 Final Thoughts on Step 12